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Star runner Thomas Castellanos and the Boston College Eagles (1-3) face the Virginia Cavaliers (0-4) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET at Alumni Stadium.
The Cavaliers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Eagles (with an over/under of 55 points).
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Game Info for Boston College vs. Virginia
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: The CW
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Alumni Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | -3.5 | -109 | -111 | 55 | -109 | -111 | -166 | +140 |
Boston College Pick Insights
- Boston College is 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Boston College is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Boston College has hit the over in all of its four games with a set total.
Boston College Stats & Insights
- Boston College is putting up 400.3 yards per game on offense, which ranks 63rd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles rank 105th, allowing 413.5 yards per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (35.5 points allowed per game), Boston College has put up better results offensively, ranking 75th in the FBS by putting up 28 points per game.
- Boston College is putting up 242.3 passing yards per game on offense this year (61st in the FBS), and is surrendering 225.5 passing yards per game (67th) on defense.
- Boston College has the 65th-ranked rushing offense this season (158 rushing yards per game), and has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst with 188 rushing yards allowed per game.
- In addition to a 50% third-down conversion rate allowed on defense, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS, Boston College has put up the 61st-ranked third-down conversion rate (41.9%) on offense.
- Boston College has the 34th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +2, forcing four turnovers (97th in the FBS) while turning it over two times (third in the FBS).
Boston College’s Best Players
- Castellanos has thrown for 909 yards, completing 57.3% of his passes and recording eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 280 yards (70 ypg) on 51 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Kye Robichaux has racked up 206 yards on 51 attempts, scoring two times.
- Lewis Bond has hauled in 16 receptions for 246 yards (61.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Ryan O’Keefe has caught 20 passes for 214 yards (53.5 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Joseph Griffin Jr. has been the target of 29 passes and racked up 11 receptions for 174 yards, an average of 43.5 yards per contest.
- Neto Okpala has one sack to lead the team, and also has two TFL and seven tackles.
- Vinny DePalma is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 22 tackles and one TFL.
Virginia Betting Insights
- Virginia is 2-2-0 against the spread this year.
- Virginia is 2-2 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- Virginia games have gone over the point total in three out of four opportunities (75%).
Virginia Pick Insights
- Virginia has been struggling on defense, ranking 24th-worst with 418.5 total yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, generating 333.5 total yards per contest (105th-ranked).
- Virginia has been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 22nd-worst in points (20.8 per game) and ninth-worst in points allowed (37.8 per game).
- In terms of passing, Virginia ranks 51st in the FBS (254.3 passing yards per game) and 88th on the other side of the ball (240.5 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Virginia has lots of room to improve in the running game, as it ranks eighth-worst in rushing yards per game (79.3) and 23rd-worst in rushing yards allowed per game (178).
- Virginia is posting a 36.2% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 44.4% third-down rate (104th-ranked) on defense.
- Virginia has forced two turnovers this season and have turned it over seven times, resulting in a -5 turnover margin that is 12th-worst in the FBS.
Virginia’s Best Players
- Anthony Colandrea has put up 923 passing yards, or 230.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 61.8% of his passes and has thrown five touchdowns with six interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 12.3 rushing yards per game.
- Kobe Pace has been handed the ball 29 times for a team-high 100 yards (25 per game) with one touchdown. He also leads the team through the air, as his five receptions this season are good for 103 yards, and he’s scored two touchdowns in the passing game.
- Perris Jones has collected 92 yards (on 27 carries) with two touchdowns, while also grabbing two passes for 68 yards.
- Malik Washington’s 459 receiving yards (114.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 28 receptions on 38 targets with three touchdowns.
- Malachi Fields has 22 receptions (on 37 targets) for a total of 267 yards (66.8 yards per game) this year.
- Kameron Butler has collected three sacks to pace the team, while also picking up four TFL and 20 tackles.
- Jonas Sanker, Virginia’s tackle leader, has 33 tackles this year.
- Micah Gaffney leads the team with one interception, while also recording three tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
